Personal loans in Cleburne, TX

Cleburne, Texas — home to about 36,209 people — is a smaller city, so the terms you are offered follow Texas law rather than any local rule. The Census counts 36,209 people in Cleburne, the 101st-largest figure among Texas's 1,224 places.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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From the 2020 Census base to the 2023 estimate, the population rose by about 15.7%. Lenders active in Cleburne report to a Texas supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Price two or three terms so you can see which payment is truly affordable in Cleburne. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Burleson, TX about 12 miles away.

Where Cleburne stands

Here is the sourced Census picture for Cleburne, plus the Texas lending rules that apply to a loan taken out here.

What a Cleburne borrower is actually offered

In Cleburne, a smaller city of about 36,209, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Cleburne lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Cleburne loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Getting a loan in Cleburne

Cleburne is a moderately settled community of about 36,209 people, with 22 larger places inside a 50-mile radius. Distance to a branch rarely matters for Cleburne's 36,209 residents: the application is online and the price follows your credit file. The nearest bigger place is Burleson, TX about 12 miles away.

The geography behind Cleburne

Cleburne covers about 33.2 square miles of land, with 2.89 square miles of water inside its boundaries (Census Gazetteer). Spread across it are roughly 1,091 residents per square mile. Houston, the largest place in Texas, is about 214 miles from Cleburne. Cleburne has 22 larger places within a 50-mile radius. By land area it ranks 70th of 1,224 Texas places.

Cleburne in state context

Set beside Texas's 1,224 places, Cleburne ranks 101st by population and holds about 0.2% of the state total. On the 2020-to-2023 trend, Cleburne stands 129th among Texas's 1,224 places — roughly the 89th percentile. By density, at about 1,091 people per square mile, it ranks 453rd in Texas. The population moved by about 4,924 people between 2020 and 2023, a 15.7% shift.

The Texas lending rules that reach Cleburne

When Texas does not publish a figure, the row links to the source instead of inventing a number; Cleburne is bound by the same rules.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorTexas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
Source says: The OCCC licenses and regulates non-depository lenders in the state of Texas.
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingLicense required for non-depository lenders charging more than 10% interest; Chapter 342 governs consumer loans (Tex. Fin. Code § 342.051)
Source says: Non-depository lenders who engage in making, transacting, or collecting loans with a rate of interest greater than 10% must be licensed by the OCCC.
Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)10% per year maximum; a greater rate is usurious unless otherwise provided by law (Tex. Fin. Code § 302.001)
Source says: The maximum rate or amount of interest is 10 percent a year except as otherwise provided by law.
Texas Legislature (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Cleburne if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Cleburne is the same as anywhere in Texas.
What loan size can I expect in Cleburne?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Cleburne?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Cleburne cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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